Public Safety
Some Progress for Wisconsin Books to Prisoners Group
State corrections officials okay second pilot program to get books to inmates.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Are Black Women More Likely to be Murdered?
Numbers are shocking. Wisconsin bill would create task force to study issue.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting
Father has worked for decades on Kenosha Police shooting of his son.
Jul 27th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths
Child deaths up 15% in Wisconsin, one of 28 states with most permissive laws.
Jul 27th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects
Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem
Synthetic narcotics are smuggled in, causing overdoses and even deaths.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge
Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires
Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges
A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC
Delta-8 and similar products do not currently have age restrictions.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems
'They put a Band-Aid on the problem," says former Waupun guard.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Mario Koran
